O Jesus I have Promised

O Jesus I have Promised Lyrics and
Music

The lovely
words and lyrics of the illustrious hymn begin with "O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend" as the first
line of the hymn. The words and lyrics of the "O Jesus I have Promised"
hymn were written by its English author John Ernest Bode. The
author of the hymn, John Ernest Bode, was born on February 23, 1816 and died
on October 6, 1874. The uplifting music that accompanies the
"O Jesus I have Promised"
song of praise
was composed by Arthur Henry Mann. The
composer of the music to the "O Jesus I have Promised" hymn, Arthur Henry Mann, was
born on May 16, 1850 and died on November 19, 1929. We have placed
"O Jesus I have Promised" in the category of Favorite Songs. Enjoy the edifying
lyrics of this popular Christian song and sacred
church hymn.

Author of the Lyrics
The author of the rousing
words of the "O Jesus I have Promised" lyrics, John Ernest Bode (February 23, 1816-October 6, 1874),
was born in St. Pancras, London, England and
achieved fame as a scholar, teacher, rector and hymn writer.

Composer of Hymn MusicThe composer of the
music that accompanies the
words of "O Jesus I have Promised", Arthur Henry Mann (May 16, 1850-November 19, 1929),
was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and
became famous as a music editor, Church organist, composer and musician.

Information about the
HymnTitle of Hymn: O Jesus I have Promised
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): John Ernest Bode (February 23, 1816
to October 6, 1874)
Nationality of Author:
English
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A Hymn written in English
Name of Composer of Music: Arthur Henry Mann (May 16, 1850 to
November 19, 1929)
Hymn Category: Favorite Songs
First Line of Hymn: "O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend"
First Publication Date:
1868

O Jesus I have Promised Lyrics

O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend;I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side,Nor wander from the pathway if Thou wilt be my Guide.

O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near;I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear;My foes are ever near me, around me and within;But Jesus, draw Thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.

O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still,Above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self will.O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control;O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul.

O Jesus, Thou hast promised to all who follow TheeThat where Thou art in glory there shall Thy servant be.And Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend.